Christmas card from 1983, 10.25 x 7 open, bearing an affixed charming satin-finish 4 x 5.5 color casual family photograph of Prince Charles, Diana and baby William at Balmoral, with, heir to the thrown, William sitting on Diana’s lap on a swing as Prince Charles looks on. Printed opposite the photograph is the sentiment “With all good wishes for Christmas and the New Year.” The future king, Charles, has inscribed the card at the top, “To you both,” and signed at the bottom, “Charles and,” after which Diana has signed “Diana.” Handsomely archivally suede-matted and framed with a nameplate to an overall size of 15 x 12.5. Includes the original mailing envelope, postmarked December 17, 1983, an impressive full page letter of provenance on White House letterhead from the original recipient, Captain James Perowne of the Royal Navy, in part: “This 1983 Christmas card was received by me from the Prince and Princess of Wales. It was my good fortune to have served with Prince Charles onboard HMS Jupiter 1974–75 and to have been invited to be an usher at his wedding in 1981.” Accompanied by two candid photos, one of Raleigh DeGeer Amyx with Captain James Perowne and another of Perowne’s family.
